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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1904

Page

8

Noted Figures in Science Temperance and Global Leadership

The piece profiles leaders and notable figures including national superintendent of the Department of Scientific Temperance Action of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union on a lecture tour in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It highlights Clarence Mackay author of a novel, Jutaro Komura Japan’s foreign minister, Countess Cassini, and Mrs Annie M Stenz named president of the First National Bank of Monroeville Ohio, detailing careers and roles in finance diplomacy and public life.

Orchester Department of Scientific Temperance Action The Woman's Christian Serance Union Pennsylvania New Jersey

Russia or Japan Which War Prize Question Readers Called

The Post invites readers to submit two prize answers addressing whether Americans would sympathize more with Russia or Japan. Each prize is five dollars, with one award for the Russia side and one for the Japan side. Send your entry to the War Editor of the Post.

Russia Japan the Post The Post Thizers

Good Customer to the Editor on Russia

A reader argues Americans should sympathize with Russia over Japan. He says Japan is an active rival and unreliable for steady trade, while Russians are primitive yet open to outside capital and goods. He urges fair treatment to foster better relations and trade opportunities. Roxbury signer W. J. Russell.

the Post Russia Japan Erica America W. J. Russell Roxbury

Japan and Russia clash over Asia and diplomacy

A citizen cites Russia’s tactics in delaying Japan after the China war, noting Port Arthur’s seizure as a cost of victory and Japan’s focus on naval expansion. A reader argues Americans should support Japan as a modern, liberty‑seeking nation opposed to autocracy, warning that Russia aims to control northeastern Asia.

Japan Russia China Port Arthur Lewis H. Brown Carolina Avenue Sir Asia A. M. Upham Churchill Avenue Newtonville Africa A. F. Jack Boston

Editor argues sympathy for Russia’s people not its regime

Miss Frances Stacey of Somerville writes that Russia has built a vast port and argues against sympathizing with its despotism while praising the Russian peasantry and foreseeing potential awakening leading to reform. She questions Japan’s attack and calls for solidarity with the Russian populace, not the rulers.

Russia Japan Frances Stacey Highland Avenue Somerville

Sir Japan sympathy due to life defense against Russia

Frederick Drowns argues Japan deserves sympathy for defending life and liberty against Russian aggression and expansion. He contrasts Japan as progressive and open to Western civilization with Russia as despotic and hostile to free government, urging open commerce in disputed territories. He recalls Russia's Civil War aid but condemns its autocratic rule and highway robbery.

Japan Russia Great Britain Frederick Belmont Street Malden

Sympathies With Japan Urged In Great Struggle

William H. Emery of Medfield argues that the United States should side with the smaller nation Japan in its conflict with Russia. He contends Japan faces heavy odds for humanity and progress while the Russian empire pursues conquest rather than peace at The Hague.

Russia Japan the Hague WM. H. Emery Box Medfield

Receiver for the Pettingill Company in Bankruptcy

In a United States Circuit Court proceeding yesterday United States Marshal Charles K Darling was appointed receiver of Pettingill and Co advertising agents. The firm, oldest and extensive ad agency, faces liabilities near 985000 with assets about 100000. Key creditors include The Globe Newspaper Publishing Boston 10000 Star Company New York 12000 and New York Evening Journal 12000. Pettingill firm traces to Greene Nervara patent medicine, now in liquidation after advertising drive failed. Pett ingill claims initial liability overstatement and promises prompt revision after audit.

United States Charles K. Darling Pettingill & Co Globe Newspaper Publishing Company Boston The Star Company of New York New York Evening Journal New Jersey Ubert K. Pettingill P. F. O'Keefe John Wood M. V. Putnam Ubert E. Pettingill Pettingill Agency W. EB. L. Dillaway Mechanics’ National Bank Pettingill Greene Nervara Company

Mrs Annie G Murray Boston social leader and writer

Mrs Annie G Murray wife of Major George F H Murray is a prominent Boston social leader active in women’s clubs. An authoress and poet she has long been honored by the New England Woman's Press Club. As trustee of the children's institutions department she devotes much time to charity and now serves as secretary of the board after Miss Ellen H Bailey resigned. She is sister of Colonel W H Devine M D of South Boston.

Annie M. Stenz First National Bank of Monroeville O. W. Head Henry P. Stenz Mr. Head Annie G. Murray George F. H. Murray Boston New England Woman's Press Club Children’s Institutions Department Ellen H. Bailey Switzerland Murray W. H. Devine South

Too Little Stress Upon Importance Of Home Life

Bishop Lawrence argues modern life neglects home life and family bonds. He warns that hurried schedules keep families apart, while strong domestic ties nurture character and lasting ideals through close, happy home relations.

Bishop Lawrence

Turn About Jinrikisha Jim

A fragmentary line shows a merchant or character taunting an English man with a playful challenge. The text hints at a humorous or cocky exchange, likely from a serialized or dialogue-driven page. No clear event or outcome is provided within the readable portion.

Surgery in the Jungle

Doctor Monk directs assistants to operate on Mr. Hippo and vaccinate him quickly with calm, decisive steps to avoid alarm. The scene conveys a clinical jungle operation vibe with a humorous tone.

Experience the Best Teacher, Henry’s Expense Note

Pa Tailweed asks about an item labeled experience 40 in Henry’s expense account. Ma Tailweed reassures that Henry has long claimed experience is the best teacher, ending the exchange with quiet acceptance.

Henry Ma Tailweed Hen

Much Love in Lawrence Suit

New York March 20 The Rialto dwells on Lionel EB Lawrence divorce suit with letters from Miss Lillian Bond aired by Mrs Reata Winfield Lawrence. Lawrence to defend and counter sue. Included is an affectionate missive from Lillian Bond to Lawrence expressing longing and love during the marital dispute.

Chicago Lionel EB. Lawrence Misa Bond New York Rialto Mr. Lawrence Lillian Bond Reata Winfield Lawrence George Robinson Nassau Street Lawrence Miss Bond

Waltham Welcomes Female Builder Mrs Cora Weston

In Waltham, Mrs. Cora Weston is constructing two large houses on Summer Street to be rented soon. She owns and builds, employing a regular crew and supervising daily, proving a female contractor can lead in housing and development. Starting four years ago with $400, she has since expanded holdings into many properties.

Waltham

New Ocean Steamer Ontario Joins Boston Trade

The Ontario, a steel passenger and freight steamer, was launched at Camden New Jersey by New York Ship Building Co for Merchants Miners Transport Co. It measures 325 feet long 42 wide and 34 deep with triple expansion engines and six furnaces. Expected cost around 415000, sponsor Miss Julia Miller of Baltimore. The vessel will strengthen coastwise service between Boston and Baltimore and other ports.

New York Shipbuilding Company Camden N. J Ontario Merchants & Miners’ Transportation Company Nantucket Julia Miller Baltimore Scotch Marine

No Easter Display In Public Garden This Year

The Easter display of flowers in the Public Garden is canceled due to frost. About 110 flower beds hold a million tulip bulbs, not expected to bloom for a month even with good weather. Superintendent Doogue directs a large cleanup and leaf removal to protect young tulips.

Doogue

Broken engagement ends with horse causing hat theft

Jack Percival and Ethel Bourne’s broken engagement shocks peers as a runaway horse eats a $20 Easter hat, sparking a confrontation. Jack pays for the hat, apologizes, and the pair reconcile, Jack declaring renewed fidelity to Ethel.

Jack Percival Ethel Bourne Ethel Jack

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